An award-winning debate:
Advertising versus prizes
By Dave Luebben
It is easy to find a healthy difference of opinion among fellow artists and craftspeople. Just bring up reproductions, buy/sell, or the definitions of “art” and “craft.” Well here’s another one — show awards. Are they necessary, and should winners get other special privileges?
Always curious about this subject, especially in relation to a show’s advertising philosophy, I telephoned exhibitors and show directors. Sure enough, this subject drew fire right away, from both artists and promoters, as I’m sure it will from you, the readers, once you peruse this article and the survey that accompanies it.
So stroll along with me through award land, and, when you finish, take a minute to answer the questionnaire at the end. Make a copy from the magazine (no, no, don’t touch those scissors — you’ll mess up and clip something out you’ll need later). Readers’ answers will be compiled and reported in a future issue.
And in this corner, the promoters
To say that promoters have a definite opinion about awards is itself an award-winning understatement. They have firm ideas, and they are quick to share them.
I telephoned Howard Alan in his Florida office. Producing 45 art shows nationwide and in business for more than 24 years, this pleasant impresario was quick to speak about awards.
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